Beihai + Nanny-Level Guide to Explore Stunning Attractions

「🗺️Beihai 3-Day Tour | Classic Combination of Silver Beach and Weizhou Island・Suitable for All Groups」 Beihai, this romantic coastal city, lets you stroll with your parents along the century-old street to feel the historical charm, accompany friends to chase waves and step on the sand at Silver Beach, and take children to Weizhou Island to explore volcanic mysteries. In 3 days, the whole family can immerse themselves in Beihai’s enchanting scenery, eat happily, and play comfortably. 🗓️Itinerary Overview D1: Beihai Silver Beach → Qiaogang Style Street D2: Beihai Old Street → Jin Haiwan Mangrove D3: Weizhou Island Crocodile Mountain Scenic Area → Dishui Danping Daily Detailed Schedule 🏖️Day 1: Wading at Silver Beach · Tasting at Qiaogang 📍Beihai Silver Beach Core Highlights: Fine white sand, clear seawater, known as "The Number One Beach Under Heaven." Elderly can sunbathe on beach chairs, children can play in the shallow water and dig sand, friends can play beach volleyball and other sports. The whole family can enjoy a pleasant seaside time. 🕙Opening Hours: All day (recommended 9:00-11:00 or 16:00-18:00 to avoid midday heat) 💰Cost: Free 📸Photo Spots: Take a beautiful family photo on the beach with the sea as the background, and also take pictures at the "Tide" sculpture. 🏨Accommodation: Recommended homestays or hotels near Beihai Silver Beach, just steps from the beach, convenient for play. Price range 300-500 RMB/night, some homestays offer family rooms. 📍Qiaogang Style Street Core Highlights: A very popular food street with many seafood barbecue shops and Vietnamese cuisine. Bring elders to taste Vietnamese spring rolls, kids to eat mango rice rolls, friends can enjoy sweet soups while strolling the night market and feel the lively atmosphere. 🕙Opening Hours: All day (recommended 18:00-22:00 for night market) 💰Cost: Free 🍖Recommended Food: "Youjian Ice Room"’s fried ice and sweet soups are popular, about 30 RMB per person. Also try Vietnamese rice rolls, 5 RMB each, soft and chewy. 🌆Day 2: Strolling Old Street · Wetland Tide Hunting 📍Beihai Old Street Core Highlights: Rich historical and cultural heritage, lined with Nanyang-style arcade buildings. Elders can slowly appreciate the architecture and learn about Beihai’s history, children are curious about the unique shops on the street, friends can take vintage-style photos. 🕙Opening Hours: All day 💰Cost: Free 📸Photo Spots: The entrance of the old street and under the arcades with distinctive signs are great photo spots. 💡Tips: Do not buy unbranded pearl products from roadside vendors to avoid counterfeit goods. 📍Jin Haiwan Mangrove Core Highlights: See vast mangrove wetlands and experience the fun of tide hunting, catching crabs, digging sandworms, etc. Let elders feel the wonders of nature, and children learn marine knowledge during tide hunting. 🕙Opening Hours: 07:30-18:00 (recommended tide hunting during low tide) 💰Cost: Ticket + sightseeing vehicle + tide hunting experience package about 150 RMB, half price for elders and children 💡Tips: If bringing children, prepare small shovels, buckets, and other tide hunting tools in advance; elders with mobility issues can take sightseeing vehicles. 🦀Day 3: Island Exploration · Danping Sea Viewing 📍Crocodile Mountain Scenic Area Core Highlights: The essence of Weizhou Island’s volcanic geological landscape, see complete volcanic activity relics and the scenery of Nanwan, pick up coral remains, and admire ancient tree fossils. 🕙Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00 💰Cost: Included in Weizhou Island ticket, island entry ticket 98 RMB, elders and children have discounts based on height and age 📸Photo Spots: The lighthouse offers panoramic views of Nanwan, and the sea erosion platform is also a great photo spot. 💡Tips: Some paths in the scenic area are steep; be cautious with elders and choose suitable routes. 📍Dishui Danping Core Highlights: Unique sea erosion landforms, clear seawater under steep cliffs, the sunset reflecting on the sea in the evening is stunning, an excellent spot to watch the sunset. 🕙Opening Hours: All day 💰Cost: Free 📸Photo Spots: Take beautiful sunset silhouette photos on the beach with Dishui Danping as the background. 💡Tips: Keep warm when watching the sunset as it can be windy by the sea; watch children carefully and do not let them approach the rising tide area. ✨Beihai Survival Guide 1️⃣Transportation: - City buses are available, fare 2 RMB, some routes reach main attractions; - Taxi starting fare is low, convenient for short trips; - For elders, children, or groups, consider chartering a car, about 300-400 RMB per day. - To Weizhou Island, take a ferry from Beihai International Passenger Terminal, ticket prices vary from 150-240 RMB depending on cabin. 2️⃣Clothing: - Spring (March-May): Wear light jackets, short-sleeve shirts, and long pants, bring thin sun protection clothing. - Summer (June-August): Wear light, breathable short sleeves and shorts, definitely bring sun protection clothing, hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. - Autumn (September-November) and spring are similar, but typhoons may occur, bring rain gear. - Winter (December-February): Temperatures are relatively high, wear thicker jackets and long pants. 3️⃣Taboos: - Follow scenic area rules when playing by the sea, do not swim in prohibited areas. - Respect local fishermen’s lifestyle, do not damage the local ecological environment and facilities when tide hunting or visiting fishing villages. - Eat seafood in moderation to avoid stomach discomfort. 4️⃣Accommodation: - To enjoy seaside views, choose hotels or homestays near Silver Beach; - For lively and convenient locations, Beihai Old Street area is a good choice; - For Weizhou Island, stay near Dishui Danping or Shiluokou Beach for easy sea viewing. For elders and children, choose accommodations with elevators and close to attractions. 🛍️Must-Buy Souvenirs ① Beihai salted duck eggs, about 30 RMB/box, salty and delicious, easy to carry and store. ② Pearl jewelry, prices vary by quality, from tens to thousands of RMB, a meaningful gift. ③ Dried seafood, such as dried scallops and dried sandworms, priced 50-200 RMB per jin, great for soup flavor. Closing Interaction Beihai’s beauty includes the romance of Silver Beach, the history of Old Street, and the magic of Weizhou Island. No matter who you come with, you will gain wonderful memories. If you come to Beihai, would you rather feel the history with your parents on Old Street or have a wild time chasing waves with friends at Silver Beach?